New Delhi: India on Tuesday said that certain countries are leveraging their expertise in cyberspace to achieve political and security-related objectives and indulge in contemporary forms of cross-border terrorism.
Speaking at the UN Security Council open debate on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Cyber Security”, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla voiced concerns over a sophisticated use of cyberspace by terrorists around the world to broaden their appeal, spread virulent propaganda, incite hatred and violence, recruit youth and raise funds.
As a victim of terrorism, Shringla noted that India has always underlined the need for countries to address and tackle the implications of terrorist exploitation of the cyber domain more strategically.
During the debate, the foreign secretary underlined the borderless nature of cyberspace and more importantly anonymity of actors involved have challenged the traditionally accepted concepts of sovereignty, jurisdiction and privacy.
Shringla said India is committed to an open, secure, free, accessible and stable cyberspace environment, which will become an engine for innovation, economic growth, sustainable development, ensure free flow of information and respect cultural and linguistic diversity.